Cigar-rolling table and wrapper-cutter.



No. 668,92l. Patented Feb. 26, 'l90l.

I. L IBERMAN. CIGAR ROLLING TABLE AND WRAPPER CUTTER.

(Application filed Sept. 22, 1900.)

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UNiTnio STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ISADORE LIBERMAN, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

CIGAR-ROLLING TABLE AND WRAPPER-CUTTER.

SPEGIFIGATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 668,921, datedFebruary 26, 1901. Application filed September 22, 1900. Serial No.30,745. W0 em To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, IsADoRE LIBERMAN, a citizen of the United States,residing at Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State ofPennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Cigar-Rolling Table andWrapper- Outter, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to a cigar-rollin g table and wrapper-cutter; andthe object of my device is to afford improved means for cutting thewrapper of the cigar and maintaining it flat upon the table while thecigar is being formed and rolled.

My invention comprises improved means for raising the knife above thesurface of the surrounding table during the act of cutting the wrapperand then lowering the same flush with the table to afiord a smoothsurface for rolling and shaping the cigar. I also provide improved meansfor spring-controlling the roller to secure even pressure of the wrapperupon the knife at all points of its contact.

Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 is a front elevation of my device inpart section, showing the cutting-knife raised above the surface of thesurrounding table. Fig. 2 is a sectional detail of the cutting-knife andsuction-box. Fig. 3 is a horizontal section on line 3 3 of Fig. 1. Fig.4 is a top view of my device. Fig. 5 is a vertical section on lines 5 5of Fig. 1.

Upon the exhaust-box 1, which is connected by flexible tube 2 with meansfor exhausting air,-I mount the continuous knife 4, which is adapted toproject through the surface of the forming and wrapping table 5, whichis apertu red to fit closely about said knife. Inclosed within the edgesof the knife is the perforated member 6, which lies flush with the upperedges of said knife and is supported on the resilient supports 7, sothat said member 6 may be depressed when the roller 8 passes over theleaf resting thereon to permit the knife-edges to cut the leaf. Theexhaust-box 1 is vertically movable in the casing 9 and adapted to beraised and lowered by the movement of the cam 10, which is operated bythe pedal 11that is, it is raised to cause the knife to project slightlyabove the table 5 when a leaf is to be cut and is lowered to bring theknife exactly flush with the table when the cigar is to be rolled andwrapped thereon. The movement of this exhaust-box may be facilitated byinserting ball-bearings between it and the grooves of the framework 9 inwhich it works or by the use of any other suitable antifriction device.

The amount of movement of the exhaustbox 1 andthe knife 4 may beregulated by the adjustment of the crank 12 with the earns 10, saidadjustment being maintained by screws 13.

The roller 8, carried by the arm 14, is provided with spiral springs 15,which bear upon the upper sides of its two axle-bearings, so as tomaintain a uniform pressure of the roller throughout its length tosecure an efiicient cutting of the wrapper at all points of theknife-edge.

The conformation of the knife and also the aperture of the table, whichexactly fits the same, is similar at its two extremities, so that whenthe table is turned over the aperture will be reversed to fit aleft-hand knife.

What I claim is 1. In a cigar-machine the combination of a forming andwrapping table, an endless knife adapted to project through said tableand also to lie flush therewith and vertically-movable air-exhaust andknife-supporting means, substantially as described.

2. In a cigar-machine the combination of a forming and wrapping table,an endless knife adapted to project through said table and also to lieflush therewith means for vertically moving the knife and air-exhaustmeans connected therewith, substantially as described.

3. In a cigar-machine the combination of a forming and wrapping table,an endless knife adapted to project through said table and also to lieflush therewith and a verticallymovable exhaust-box supporting saidknife, substantially as described.

4. In a cigar-machine the combination of a forming and wrapping table,an endless knife adapted to project through said table and also to lieflush therewith, a vertically-movable exhaust-box supporting said knife,and a pedal-operated cam for raising and lowering said box,substantially as described.

5. In a cigar-machine the combination of a forming and wrapping table,an endless knife adapted to project through said table and also to beflush therewith, a vertically-movable exhaust-box supporting said knife,and a perforated plate fitting Within the knife, its upper surface flushwith the upper edge of the knife and resting upon resilient supports topermit of a slight depression under pressure, substantially asdescribed.

6. In a cigar-machine the combination of a forming and wrapping table,an endless knife adapted to project through said table and also to lieflush therewith, a vertically-movable exhaust-box supporting said knife,a pedal-operated cam for raising and lowering said box and adjustablemeans for securing the cam at the required angle with itsactuating-lever, substantially as described.

7. In a cigar-machine the combination of a forming and Wrapping table,an endless knife ISAD ORE LI BERMAN.

Witnesses;

EUGENE ZIEGLER, MAE HOFFMANN.

